Featured Career Search Articles

Myers Briggs and the Job Search: How Your Type Can Help You Land the Perfect Job

Job search is a stressful experience for those who seek new employment, as well as those who have been recently laid-off. There are so many book blogs in the market which provide job search advice and suggestions. While this advice can be helpful, the most effective job search will take account of your unique personality traits and talents. The strategy of personal branding has become ever more popular in job search circles and a significant aspect of branding is how you can create an impression which will set you apart from other job seekers.

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Coping with the “In Between” Phase of Job Transition and Unemployment: Part II

The stress of losing a job can be quickly overshadowed by the pressure of finding a new one. On average it can take anywhere from one to five months to successfully complete the search for a new job. But don’t let this discourage you. With a good handle on task management and effective prioritizing, it is very possible to compress your job search. The beginning stage of the search must begin with a positive outlook and hopeful attitude, because you will more assuredly be the next new hire if you are seen as someone who exhibits resiliency in the face of adversity.

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Featured Career Profiles

Veterinary Technician

Key Points

  • Animal lovers get satisfaction from this occupation, but aspects of the work can be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding, and sometimes dangerous.
  • There are primarily two levels of education and training for entry to this occupation: a 2-year program for veterinary technicians and a 4-year program for veterinary technologists.
  • Employment is expected to grow much faster than average.
  • Overall job opportunities should be excellent; however, keen competition is expected for jobs in zoos and aquariums.

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Construction Manager

  • About 61 percent of construction managers are self-employed.
  • Jobseekers who combine construction work experience with a bachelor's degree in a construction-related field should enjoy the best prospects.
  • Certification, although not required, is increasingly important for construction managers.

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Athlete or Coach

  • These jobs require immense overall knowledge of the game, usually acquired through years of experience at lower levels.
  • Career-ending injuries are always a risk for athletes.
  • Job opportunities will be best for part-time coaches, sports instructors, umpires, referees, and sports officials in high schools, sports clubs, and other settings.
  • Aspiring professional athletes will continue to face extremely keen competition.

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Biological Scientist

  • Biotechnological research and development should continue to drive much faster than average employment growth.
  • A Ph.D. is usually required for independent research, but a bachelor's degree is sufficient for some jobs in applied research or product development; temporary postdoctoral research positions are common.
  • Competition for independent research positions in academia is expected.

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Real Estate Agent or Broker

  • A license is required in every State and the District of Columbia.
  • Residential real estate brokers and sales agents often work evenings and weekends.
  • Although gaining a job may be relatively easy, beginning workers face competition from well-established, more experienced agents and brokers.
  • Employment is sensitive to swings in the economy, as well as interest rates; during periods of declining economic activity or rising interest rates, the volume of sales and the resulting demand for sales workers fall.

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Nurse

  • Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.6 million jobs.
  • About 60 percent of RN jobs are in hospitals.
  • The three typical educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program; advanced practice nurses—clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners—need a master’s degree.
  • Overall job opportunities are expected to be excellent, but may vary by employment and geographic setting; some employers report difficulty in attracting and retaining an adequate number of RNs.

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Optometrist

  • Admission to optometry school is competitive; only about 1 in 3 applicants was accepted in 2007.
  • Graduation from an accredited college of Optometry and a State license administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry are required.
  • Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average in response to the vision care needs of a growing and aging population.
  • Job opportunities are likely to be excellent.

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Mathematician

  • A Ph.D. in mathematics usually is the minimum educational requirement, except in the Federal Government.
  • Much faster than average employment growth is expected for mathematicians.
  • Keen competition for jobs is expected.
  • Ph.D. holders with a strong background in mathematics and a related field, such as computer science or engineering, should have better employment opportunities in related occupations.

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